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The Latest Breaking News from BTS

Douglas McCarthy death: Nitzer Ebb frontman dies, aged 58

Musician was praised for his ’incredible razor-sharp irreverent humour’ and ‘his deeply warm heart’

The Independent UK

‘Seriously ill’ Deacon Blue musician in intensive care after hospital dash

Band member has been temporarily replaced for the remainder of the year

The Independent UK

Sabrina Carpenter fans upset over new album cover: ‘I’m not feeling it’

Pop singer has raised eyebrows with the cover of her new album, ‘Man’s Best Friend’

The Independent UK

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Liam Payne fans ‘not ready’ as pop singer to appear in new Netflix series

Late star appears in the talent show as a guest judge

The Independent UK

Woman arrested after trying to break into BTS member Jung Kook’s Seoul home

The K-pop star completed his military enlistment and returned earlier in the day

The Independent UK

Is the BTS reunion imminent? K-pop stars are all due to finish military service by next week

ARMY fans are already celebrating as only one member remains to be discharged from Korea’s military

Evening Standard

Jimin and Jungkook complete military service to pave way for BTS reunion

All members of K-pop band except Suga have now completed their mandatory military service

The Independent UK

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Secrets of underground reptile colonies revealed after 250 million years

The findings confirm that communal living among land-living reptiles happened further back in time than we thought

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: BTS stars Jimin and Jung Kook discharged from military service

Hundreds of fans gathered Wednesday to catch a glimpse of K-pop superstars Jimin and Jung Kook, the latest and final members of BTS to be discharged from South Korea’s mandatory military service.

The Independent UK

Are BTS Members Planning A Surprise Reunion For J-Hope's Tour Finale? All The Clues Here

BTS fans are buzzing ahead of J-Hope's tour finale on 13–14 June, as military discharge dates align and hints drop. Could a surprise BTS reunion be coming?

International Business Times UK

BTS' Mr Lee Age, Real Name, Marriage Status: Why Are Fans Calling Him the '8th Member' of Bangtan?

Mr Lee, BTS's longtime bodyguard, is dubbed the '8th member' by fans for his loyal, calm presence.

International Business Times UK

K-pop stars Jimin and Jung Kook of BTS discharged from military service as band’s reunion nears

K-pop superstars Jimin and Jung Kook are the latest and final members of BTS to be discharged from South Korea’s mandatory military service

The Independent UK

“None Of Us Were Happy”: 23 Unpleasant BTS Stories From Movie And TV Show Sets

“We finish the take. No one says anything to me."

Bored Panda

BTS' RM and V tease K-pop boy band's return after being discharged from South Korean military

RM and V are the latest members of BTS to finish their mandatory military service.

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K-pop stars RM and V of BTS complete their mandatory service in South Korean military

K-pop superstars RM and V are the latest members of BTS to be discharged from South Korea’s military after fulfilling their mandatory service

The Independent UK

Excitement builds among BTS fans for band’s reunion after military service

K-pop group’s debut anniversary celebrations have taken on a special significance this year

The Guardian - UK

A moment that changed me: I was shy and cared too much what people thought of me. Then a group of K-pop fans came into my life

From the moment I discovered Korean pop music in my 20s, I was hooked. But it took going to meet other fans to help me find my self-confidence – and my tribe

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Australian Fashion Week Insider Reveals The BTS Drama You’re Not Seeing On The Runway

From MAFS brides snubbing each other to influencers ending up in the second row, here's all the drama going down at AFW.

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J-Hope Unveils BTS 'Growing Pains' While Making Solo Music, Serving Military

J-Hope reflects on his solo music journey and BTS' growth during military service ahead of their 2025 reunion.

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J-Hope teases BTS reunion

J-Hope has teased BTS will reunite as soon as all seven members' military service is over.

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BTS Footage Might’ve Spoiled A Major Euphoria Season 3 Storyline & It’s Truly My Nightmare

Cassie, when was this?

MusicRadar

Trump’s tariffs: What’s the real cost to music and how come K-Pop is weathering the storm?

When cash dries up, musical luxuries such as streaming services and gig tickets are among the first to feel the bite

The Conversation

The lore of ‘lore’ – how fandoms created an online phenomenon from an Old English word

The term “lore” has, well, a whole lot of lore. Now essential online slang, the word can be traced back to Old English, where it referred primarily to learning, as in the act of teaching or being taught.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s ended up being nothing to no one’: can K-pop overcome crisis?

It looked destined to take over the world. But after misfiring albums, a legal drama involving bright hopes NewJeans and with domestic fans getting bored, the South Korean music industry is nervous

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Japanese Woman Summoned For Allegedly Kissing BTS Member

South Korean police summon Japanese woman for allegedly kissing BTS member Jin without consent at a free hug event. Investigation ongoing.

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